Historic Arrival of Albania’s first UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters
Albania has received two Black Hawk helicopters, a significant investment for the Armed Forces. This action, deemed historic, is backed with the support of over $50 million in U.S. funding assistance.
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi praised it as a crucial step for the modernization of the Air Force.
Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized the close cooperation with the strategic partner, the USA, and praised that the invetiment will directly affect the growth and modernization of the Albanian Air Force.
While the US Embassy in Tirana states that this historic arrival of the first Black Hawk helicopters will help the Albanian Armed Forces in a series of operations: will enable the military to conduct Medical Evacuations (MedEvac), Search and Rescue (SAR), and also fight forest fires and provide support for NATO operations.
“The United States is proud of the strong defense partnership with Albania and welcomes the addition of the new Black Hawks to Albania’s Armed Forces!” - says the announcement of the US Embassy.
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